Nassau player, Hofstra transfers headed to Syracuse

Syracuse, NY -- Scout.com is reporting that safety Olando Fisher of Nassau Community College has made a commitment to sign with Syracuse University. Fisher is 5-foot-11 and 210 pounds and is originally from Plainfield, N.J.

Fisher said he plans to enroll for classes at SU in January in order to compete immediately for a starting job.

According to statistics kept by the Northeast Football Conference, Fisher played in six games and registerd 32 tackles (28 solo, four assists) this past season at Nassau, which finished 8-2.

Fisher is the third junior college player in the current list of Syracuse commitments and the second from Nassau Community College. The other Nassau player is offensive tackle Michael Hay of Queens.

Some bloggers are reporting that wide receiver Aaron Weaver and tight end Jose Cruz of Hofstra are transferring to Syracuse. Hofstra recently announced it is folding its football program. Both players have a year of eligibility remaining. Weaver (6-2, 221) is from Freeport and is a graduate of Baldwin High on Long Island. He had 63 catches for 797 and 4 touchdowns this past season. Cruz (6-4, 248) is from Johnstown, Pa., and transferred to Hofstra from Akron. This past season, Cruz had 15 catches for 149 yards.